Power impressed Rushden manager Justin Edinburgh at Grays Athletic

Midfielder Alan Power has joined Blue Square Premier outfit Rushden and Diamonds from Hartlepool United.

Power, 22, started his career with Nottingham Forest and worked with Diamonds manager Justin Edinburgh while on loan at Grays Athletic.

"I know he's more than capable of performing at this level and the fans will warm to him," said Edinburgh.

"He used to partner Mark Byrne in the Forest reserves and they are very similar players in their style."

Power has won international honours for the Republic of Ireland at youth and Under-21 level and joined Hartlepool in 2008 after being released from The City Ground.

Edinburgh added: "I think he feels from the two years of football after he signed at Hartlepool he hasn't really had his break.

"So there's hunger and desire to get going and he's another fantastic addition to our squad."

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